Valentino Rossi is to undergo a final series of X-rays on Wednesday before deciding whether to make his comeback at the German MotoGP.
World champion to decide on early comeback after X-rays
Valentino Rossi is to undergo a final series of X-rays on Wednesday before deciding whether to make his comeback ahead of schedule at this weekend's German MotoGP.
The reigning world champion suffered a broken leg in a crash during practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello at the start of June, with Rossi at first anticipated to be out of action for three or four months.
Rossi spoke of his desire to return in time for next month's race at Brno in the Czech Republic and although he felt pain from the compound fracture to his shin during his first test at Misano last week, the outing brought the hope he might be able to return at the Sachsenring.
The 31-year-old stepped up his recovery by completing 46 laps on a YZF-R1 machine at Brno on Monday and said: "Today was good, I felt better than in Misano but I still feel quite tired after a few laps and a race will be a much bigger question.
"We haven't made the final decision yet, I need to have some more X-rays on Wednesday and then my doctors and I will consider whether I can ride at Sachsenring.
"Once I'd understood my physical condition today, I had great fun riding the R1 and even did some work on the settings."
A Fiat Yamaha team statement read: "Yamaha awaits Valentino's final personal decision as to when he feels ready to ride again.
"Yamaha's priority is a full recovery to fitness for Valentino rather than a quick comeback."
